Eric Hoffer

Eric Hoffer (July 25, 1902 - May 21,1983) was an American social writer. He produced ten books and won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in February 1983 from Ronald Reagan. His first book, The True Believer, published in 1951, was widely recognized as a classic. This book, which he considered his best, established his reputation, and he remained a successful writer for most of his remaining years.

Books on Hoffer

• Eric Hoffer; an American Odyssey Tomkins, Calvin, New York, Dutton, 1968
• Hoffer's America, Koerner, James D., La Salle, Ill., Library Press, 1973
• Eric Hoffer, Baker, James Thomas. Boston : Twayne, 1982 ISBN 0805773592 Twayne's United States authors series